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World Champion Peter Wright is dumped out of the Grand Slam of Darts after suffering defeat to Nathan Aspinall while Josh Rock sets up a knockout encounter with Michael van Gerwen watch every dart live on Sky Sports every day through to the final on Sunday, November 20

Last Updated: 15/11/22 11:27pm

World Champion Peter Wright was sensationally dumped out of the Grand Slam of Darts on Tuesday night

World Champion Peter Wright was sensationally dumped out of the Grand Slam of Darts on Tuesday night

World Champion Peter Wright was sensationally dumped out of the Grand Slam of Darts by Nathan Aspinall while Josh Rock set up a blockbuster clash against Michael van Gerwen in Wolverhampton.

On a spectacular night, Aspinall produced a stirring comeback to knock out Wright, while Ross Smith delivered a record-breaking display in his victory over Van Gerwen.

‘The Asp’ reeled off four straight legs from 2-1 down to eliminate World Champion Wright, as Groups E-H concluded on a dramatic Day Four at the Aldersley Leisure Village.

Tuesday, November 15 – Results

Group F Jermaine Wattimena 5-1 Leonard Gates
Group F Jonny Clayton 2-5 Damon Heta
Group G Luke Woodhouse 4-5 Nathan Rafferty
Group G Michael van Gerwen 4-5 Ross Smith
Group E Alan Soutar 5-2 Fallon Sherrock
Group E Peter Wright 2-5 Nathan Aspinall
Group H Ryan Searle 3-5 Scott Williams
Group H Luke Humphries 3-5 Josh Rock

Nathan Aspinall couldn't hide his delight after beating Peter Wright to top Group E

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Nathan Aspinall couldn’t hide his delight after beating Peter Wright to top Group E

Nathan Aspinall couldn’t hide his delight after beating Peter Wright to top Group E

Wright required three legs to book his place in the knockout stages, and he was punished for squandering two darts at tops for a 3-1 lead in a crucial fourth leg.

Aspinall sent Wright crashing out with these winning darts...

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Aspinall sent Wright crashing out with these winning darts…

Aspinall sent Wright crashing out with these winning darts…

Aspinall capitalised and followed up legs of 14 and 13 darts with a 106 checkout to lead 4-2, and despite spurning five match darts in an edgy conclusion, he regained his poise to wrap up proceedings via double eight.

'The Asp' hit this magnificent 106 finish during his win against Wright

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‘The Asp’ hit this magnificent 106 finish during his win against Wright

‘The Asp’ hit this magnificent 106 finish during his win against Wright

Wednesday, November 17 – Fixtures (7pm)

Last 16 (Best of 19 legs) Raymond van Barneveld vs Simon Whitlock
Michael Smith vs Rob Cross
Danny Noppert vs Gerwyn Price
Dirk van Duijvenbode vs Joe Cullen

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Watch the Grand Slam of Darts at Aldersley Leisure Village in Wolverhampton all the way through until the final on November 20 – with every session live on Sky Sports & don’t forget the World Championship is also coming to Sky Sports from December 15 until January 3.





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